Product Information
Manufacturer: Mossberg
Model: 500 Mariner
Product Type: 12 Ga Shotgun
Purchase Price: 479.99 Canadian
Testing Information
Time Tested: New, 1.5 hours of testing
Testing Conditions: Light Rain
Temperature Range: 15 Degrees Celsius
Testing Terrain: Mountains
Testing State: BC, Canada
Review Information
Reviewer's Name: Roland B. Lewis
Recommended: Absolutely
I have owned Browning, Remington and Winchester pump shotguns in 12 gauge. In Western Canada, most hikers, fishers and outdoor enthusiasts that require or want protection against 4 legged predators carry 12 gauge shotguns. Slugs are preferred but 000 buck will also do the job at close range. My latest purchase is a Model 500 Mariner. This firearm by far takes first place over all the others. Out of the box, barrel cleaned and action lightly oiled, I fed and fired over 100 shots without a problem. I used different brands of birdshot, buckshot and rifled slugs. My BPS used to jam on occasion no matter what I fed it, the 870 was fairly reliable but for my build it did not shoulder properly . My Winchester 1200 was smooth and would shuck shells nicely but appeared to be of a weaker breech bolt/slide arm bridge design. I didn't trust it enough for bear or cougar protection. Although the 500 requires a somewhat stronger trigger pull compared to the other brands, under stress in an tight spot, this just won't matter.The Mossberg 500 Mariner is my choice, especially in black and grizzly bear country up here in British Columbia, Canada.
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